Drowning and Near-Drowning Accidents
Dr. Rowley has been retained in more than 300 drowning and near-drowning cases in swimming pools, spas, and natural bodies of water. From 1987 until 1997, Dr. Rowley was a member of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) and National Spa & Pool Institute’s (NSPI) National Swimming Pool Safety Committee’s (NSPSC) Research Sub-Committee. As part of his duties, he personally reviewed approximately four hundred CPSC aquatic accident investigations each year.
Having designed more than 675 major commercial swimming pools and spas, Dr. Rowley is able to provide insight into various elements that may or may not be relevant in a drowning or near-drowning case, including the following:
- a swimming pool’s design and construction
- a swimming pool’s compliance with code
- water clarity issues
- warning issues
- supervision issues
- operational issues
- alcohol and drugs
Dr. Rowley’s expertise is relevant in cases involving residential and commercial pools, water parks, and natural bodies of fresh or salt water.
If you are interested in learning more, please contact Dr. Rowley.